Media Executive -/Kevn

Job Description

Media Executive - KOTA/Kevn

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KOTA/KEVN:

KOTA/KEVN is located in Rapid City SD at the base of the beautiful Black Hills. KOTA/KEVN is the area's local news leader and features a facility that brings state-of-the-art technology to the Black Hills region. KOTA/KEVN is dedicated to informing the public through television, social media, and a local live-streaming newscast. Our team produces seven (7) daily newscasts M- F and four (4) newscasts each weekend.

Job Summary/Description:

KOTA & KEVN TV in Rapid City has an immediate opening for an experienced multi-media executive. The successful candidate will inherit a developed list but there will still be an emphasis on developing new business. This Multi Media Executive will be responsible for achieving sales revenue goals through the selling of commercial advertising time and digital media products to new and existing clients.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following):
* Assess the market and potential of prospective accounts and meet with local businesses to learn about their marketing needs.
* Responsible for implementing the company's advertising platforms and marketing strategy, identifying and qualifying leads while consistently closing business in order to meet or exceed their sales quota.
* Accurately, and on a timely basis, document sales and customer service activities, and process appropriate paperwork.
* Outstanding verbal and written communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.
* Compliance with all company, station, and governmental regulations is required.

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required, 2-4 years of outside sales experience preferred.
* Must have excellent driving record and reliable transportation, ability to move freely around sales territory and various work environments as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Also, if applicable to the position, MVR/Driver's review and testing.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KOTA/KEVN-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4beqy-3-129-71-217-42 in your application.